F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Unit Associate Manager (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Luke Air Force Base, AZ

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment team as an Aircraft Maintenance Unit Associate Manager This position provides the direct management and leadership of an aircraft production team and sets maintenance priorities. Additionally this role will integrate with the host squadron's leadership and advise host squadron of schedule requirement and production issues as they pertain to the F-35 aircraft at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. What You Will Be Doing Interfaces with Participant Maintenance Liaisons from F-35 Partner Nations and Foreign Military Sales Services. Supervises daily maintenance and flying operations including building work shift schedules. Attends daily maintenance and flight operations meetings as required. Reviews completed work orders and accomplishes Aircraft Safety of Flight Releases. Ensures workforce follows appropriate technical instructions, Air Force Instruction 21-101, and local operating instructions. Advises management of status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Oversees Maintenance Activities and reviews Quality Assurance (QA) Reports to ensure quality aircraft maintenance. Performs Root Cause Analysis on QA findings and/or Aircraft Incidents to determine effective Corrective Actions. Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance AND must be able to obtain and maintain a Final Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Candidates must be available to work all shifts dependent on mission requirements or customer needs. Must be able to perform short notice travel for business, Temporary Duty (TDY), and extended TDY to support program, mission or customer requirements. Candidate must be able to deploy to various locations for recovery, launch and repair of aircraft. Candidate may be required to work across multiple F35 Aircraft Maintenance Units as per mission requirements. Who You Are You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals. You excel in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and maintaining focus under tight deadlines. What's In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Requirements

10 years minimum fighter aircraft maintenance experience with a thorough understanding of Fighter Aircraft Systems and flight line operations.
8 years minimum experience as a supervisor/manager in an aircraft maintenance flight line environment.
Strong verbal and written communications skills for coordinating with Field Service Representatives, and Maintenance Managers on schedules, aircraft status and issues as they occur.
Effective communication skills for coordination at all levels throughout the USAF Wing structure to include Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics Support Managers
Ability to lead a diverse workforce
Ability to develop and present formal briefings and presentations to a workforce and to management.
Experience with such programs as Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Job/Maintenance Control, Configuration Control, Maintenance Information System, Tool and FOD Control, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management or Supply Chain Management.

Nice To Haves

F-35 or Fifth generation aircraft maintenance experience
Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) or Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS) experience
Understanding of USAF Maintenance Practices/Instructions and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 8210.1D Ground Operations requirements
Knowledge and understanding of US Air Force Instruction 21-101
Proficient in the use Microsoft Office products
Ability to develop necessary maintenance plans and procedures.
Ability to develop work schedules and assign tasks.
Experience providing On-the-Job Training to other managers and/or maintainers as required.

Responsibilities

Interfaces with Participant Maintenance Liaisons from F-35 Partner Nations and Foreign Military Sales Services.
Supervises daily maintenance and flying operations including building work shift schedules.
Attends daily maintenance and flight operations meetings as required.
Reviews completed work orders and accomplishes Aircraft Safety of Flight Releases.
Ensures workforce follows appropriate technical instructions, Air Force Instruction 21-101, and local operating instructions.
Advises management of status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
Oversees Maintenance Activities and reviews Quality Assurance (QA) Reports to ensure quality aircraft maintenance.
Performs Root Cause Analysis on QA findings and/or Aircraft Incidents to determine effective Corrective Actions.
Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance AND must be able to obtain and maintain a Final Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Candidates must be available to work all shifts dependent on mission requirements or customer needs.
Must be able to perform short notice travel for business, Temporary Duty (TDY), and extended TDY to support program, mission or customer requirements.
Candidate must be able to deploy to various locations for recovery, launch and repair of aircraft. Candidate may be required to work across multiple F35 Aircraft Maintenance Units as per mission requirements.